60020 ZIP Code — Fox Lake, IL

Lake County, Illinois

ZIP code 60020 is located in Fox Lake, Illinois, within Lake County. It covers approximately 4.71 square miles and serves a population of 11,051 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 224/847.

About ZIP code 60020

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $203,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $65,099. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

11,051
population
4.71
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
60020 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 60020

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60020. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Fox Lake Acceptable
Fox Lake Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
60041 Ingleside (1.8 mi) 60073 Round Lake (4.2 mi) 60051 Mchenry (4.9 mi) 60081 Spring Grove (5.1 mi) 60046 Lake Villa (5.6 mi) 60050 Mchenry (5.6 mi) 60002 Antioch (6.8 mi) 60030 Grayslake (6.9 mi) 60072 Ringwood (7.4 mi) 60042 Island Lake (7.8 mi) 60084 Wauconda (8 mi) 60071 Richmond (8.5 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 11,051
Population density 2,346 / sq mi
State FIPS 17
County FIPS 097
Geography
Land area 4.71 sq mi
Water area 3.68 sq mi
Latitude 42.3867
Longitude -88.1695
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 224/847
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 41.9% 26.6% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 35.6% 26.6% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 18.0% 28.9% 24.4%
Over $200k 4.5% 18.0% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

11,051
Population
2,346
People per sq mi
48.2
Median age
$65,099
Median household income
$42,247
Per capita income
$203,400
Median home value
$1,184
Median monthly rent
74.2%
Home ownership
11.0%
Poverty rate
4.1%
Unemployment
4,370
Housing units
25.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
241
Under 5
276
217
5–9
249
196
10–14
226
196
15–19
225
307
20–24
353
644
25–34
739
602
35–44
692
736
45–54
845
597
55–59
686
259
60–64
298
677
65–74
777
380
75–84
437
91
85+
105
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 181,53113.9%
18 and over9,52086.1%
65 and over2,46722.3%
Median age48.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or more races 7.8%
Other race 2.4%
Black or African American 2.1%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
GroupCount%
White9,31377.4%
Hispanic or Latino9888.2%
Two or more races9437.8%
Other race2862.4%
Black or African American2582.1%
Asian1671.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native620.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander220.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 41.9% 26.6% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 35.6% 26.6% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 18.0% 28.9% 24.4%
Over $200k 4.5% 18.0% 8.8%
Under $10k 4.9%
$10k–$15k 1.9%
$15k–$25k 10.2%
$25k–$35k 5.3%
$35k–$50k 15.1%
$50k–$75k 17.7%
$75k–$100k 9.1%
$100k–$150k 21.1%
$150k–$200k 10.0%
$200k+ 4.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.9%
$10k–$15k1.9%
$15k–$25k10.2%
$25k–$35k5.3%
$35k–$50k15.1%
$50k–$75k17.7%
$75k–$100k9.1%
$100k–$150k21.1%
$150k–$200k10.0%
$200k+4.7%
Median income$65,099

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.7%
$50k–$100k 4.2%
$100k–$150k 14.1%
$150k–$200k 27.8%
$200k–$300k 35.6%
$300k–$500k 12.3%
$500k–$1M 2.7%
$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$203,400
Median rent / month$1,184
Owner occupied74.2%
Renter occupied25.8%
Vacant9.6%
Single-family detached50.5%
Large apartment buildings3.5%
Mobile homes0.0%
Median rooms5.3
Avg household size (owned)2.14

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.5%
2010–20198.1%
2000–200923.9%
1990–19998.9%
1980–19898.7%
1970–197919.1%
1960–19693.5%
1950–19598.4%
1940–19496.7%
1939 or earlier12.1%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.6%
1 bedroom7.3%
2 bedrooms44.2%
3 bedrooms32.7%
4 bedrooms9.3%
5+ bedrooms3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle6.3%
1 vehicle40.1%
2 vehicles31.7%
3 or more21.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas83.8%
Electricity15.5%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family2,00238.9%
Cohabiting couple4218.2%
Male householder, no spouse95118.5%
Female householder, no spouse1,77634.5%
Households with children under 1898619.1%
Households with seniors (65+)1,83735.7%
Average household size2.14

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married30.7%23.9%
Married46.9%41.2%
Separated1.7%1.4%
Widowed2.8%12.1%
Divorced18.0%21.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%
Some HS, no diploma 5.6%
HS graduate 34.1%
Some college, no degree 24.1%
Associate's degree 8.8%
Bachelor's degree 18.9%
Graduate / professional 6.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.7%
Bachelor's or higher25.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool925.5%
Kindergarten311.9%
Elementary school69541.6%
High school34120.4%
College / grad school51230.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.3%
Retail trade 16.9%
Manufacturing 14.0%
Professional & management 10.3%
Transportation & utilities 8.0%
Finance & real estate 7.6%
Arts, food & hospitality 6.2%
Wholesale trade 5.4%
Other services 5.1%
Construction 4.6%
Public administration 2.1%
Information 0.3%
Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts36.8%
Service14.1%
Sales & office24.3%
Natural resources & construction7.8%
Production & transportation16.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector88.7%
Government7.1%
Self-employed4.2%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone76.3%
Carpool7.2%
Public transit2.9%
Walk1.5%
Work from home9.8%
Other means2.3%
Avg commute (minutes)38.7

Poverty

All people 11.0%
Under 18 years 21.2%
18 and over 9.4%
Married-couple families 1.0%
Female-led households 23.4%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security35.4%
Retirement income23.2%
Supplemental Security4.3%
Cash public assistance2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP6.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity31.5%
High blood pressure30.7%
High cholesterol31.1%
Diabetes9.3%
Heart disease6.0%
Stroke2.8%
Asthma9.6%
Arthritis25.4%
Kidney disease2.7%
Pulmonary disease6.6%
Cancer6.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.7%
Binge drinking15.1%
No physical activity23.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.8%
Depression17.0%
Fair or poor health13.2%
Poor mental health12.9%
Poor physical health9.3%
No health insurance11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.6%
Visited dentist68.5%
Cholesterol screening89.7%
Teeth loss13.9%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans6256.6%
Disability%
Any disability20.7%
Under 189.4%
18–64 years19.5%
65 and over31.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance68.8%
Public insurance35.2%
No insurance9.0%
Uninsured under 198.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only10,53495.3%
Spanish3593.4%
Other Indo-European1751.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander1191.1%
Other languages650.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)10,13591.7%
Born in same state10,09091.3%
Born in different state8,32075.3%
Foreign born450.4%
Naturalized citizen9168.3%
Not a US citizen59364.7%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian1,69015.3%
French6425.8%
Arab4864.4%
Polish1861.7%
Irish1161%
AncestryCount%
English990.9%
Dutch370.3%
German330.3%
Norwegian200.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access46.6%
Internet access94.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60020

What city is ZIP code 60020 in?

ZIP code 60020 is primarily assigned to Fox Lake, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 60020 in?

ZIP code 60020 falls within Lake County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 60020 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 60020 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 60020?

ZIP code 60020 has an estimated population of 11,051 residents, with a density of 2,346 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60020?

The median home value in ZIP code 60020 is $203,400.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 60020?

The median household income in ZIP code 60020 is $65,099, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 60020 in?

ZIP code 60020 observes the CST timezone.

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